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swivel 1. a coupling device which allows an attached object to turn freely 2. such a device made of two parts which turn independently, such as a compound link of a chain swivel [′swiv·əl] (design engineering) A part that oscillates freely on a headed bolt or pin. (petroleum engineering) A short piece of casing having one end belled over a heavy ring, and having a large hole through both walls, the other end being threaded. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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" said the British Lion, yawning; "the swivel in my tail needs a few drops of oil, that is all. "Easy with that, men--easy," he ran on, to the fellows who were shifting the powder; and then suddenly observing me examining the swivel we carried amidships, a long brass nine, "Here you, ship's boy," he cried, "out o' that The swivel alluded to in this work was buried and abandoned by the troops on this occasion, and it was subsequently found in digging the cellars of the authors paternal residence. |
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